Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: The Sturgeon-class submarines were Cold War heroes for the U.S. Navy, specializing in intelligence gathering, special operations, and anti-submarine warfare. With a...
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Key Points: The Sturgeon-class submarines were Cold War heroes for the U.S. Navy, specializing in intelligence gathering, special operations, and anti-submarine warfare. With a...
Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program, valued at $132 billion to build, is facing delays and cost overruns. -The...
Key Points: The British Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarines, exemplified by the newly commissioned HMS Anson, represent cutting-edge undersea warfare capabilities. -Some experts say these...
A Total Mess: The U.S. Navy’s SSN(X) Next-Generation Attack Submarine program, intended to replace the Virginia-class submarines by the 2040s, faces significant delays and...
Key Points: The Virginia-class Block V submarines are a critical asset for the U.S. Navy, offering enhanced capabilities for modern warfare. -These submarines, equipped...
Key Points: The French Rubis-class submarines, though aging, remain a formidable component of the French Navy, with significant carrier escort duties and proven operational...
Key Points: The USS Parche, a modified Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered submarine, was one of the U.S. Navy’s most decorated and secretive Cold War vessels. Commissioned...
The Threat: China’s advancements in undersea warfare are narrowing the gap in dominance once enjoyed by the U.S. Navy. -The People’s Liberation Army Navy...
Key Points: The USS Connecticut, a $3 billion Seawolf-class nuclear-powered submarine, suffered a grounding incident in October 2021 while navigating the South China Sea....
Key Points: The USS Jimmy Carter, the final Seawolf-class submarine, represents a pinnacle of U.S. Navy undersea warfare capabilities. This nuclear-powered attack submarine, boasting...